Reflection

Art Historical Context

**Reflection** by Gregory Dowler Ivy, created around 1935, is a linocut print from National Gallery of Art's Reba and Dave Williams. Measuring 253 x 181 mm on the block and 292 240 mm on the, this intimate work exemplifies the accessibility and boldness of relief printing during the Great Depression era. Linocut, a technique where artists carve designs into linoleum blocks and ink the raised surfaces, allowed for vibrant contrasts and graphic simplicity—ideal for producing multiples at low cost. In the 1930s, American printmaking surged as artists responded to economic hardship through democr...